Best Hot And Sweet Pecan Brittle Recipes
PECAN BRITTLE
This old-fashioned brittle utilizes the rich flavor of pecans instead of peanuts and is a hit with anyone who tries it. Store in an airtight container.
Provided by Fall
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pecan Dessert Recipes
Time 1h50m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with a silicone mat. Mix together baking soda, 1 teaspoon water, and vanilla in a small bowl; set aside.
- Mix together sugar, 1 cup water, and corn syrup in a 3-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture reaches 240 degrees F (115 degrees C) on a candy thermometer, or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from water and placed on a flat surface, about 25 minutes.
- Stir in pecans and butter. Heat to 300 degrees F (149 degrees C) or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms hard, brittle threads, about 13 minutes. Immediately remove from the heat and stir in reserved baking soda mixture, until candy is light and foamy.
- Pour mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and allow to cool until hardened, 1 to 2 hours. Break into pieces.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Cholesterol 2.9 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 73.3 mg, Sugar 12.5 g
PECAN BRITTLE
This is a favorite of my family. I love making this candy for Christmas.-Fern Newsom, Dubach, Louisiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield about 1 pound.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Grease a 15x10x1-in. pan with 2 teaspoons butter; set aside. , In a 2-qt. microwave-safe glass dish, combine sugar and corn syrup. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 4 minutes or until a candy thermometer reads 238° (soft-ball stage). , Add pecans. Microwave for 4 minutes or until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage). Mixture will be very hot. Vigorously stir in the baking soda, vanilla and remaining butter until blended. , Quickly pour into prepared pan; spread with a metal spatula as thin as possible. Cool completely; break into pieces. Store in an airtight container with waxed paper between layers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 90mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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